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Mexico struggles but grab key victory against Panama in World Cup qualifying

Mexico had a tough time but were able to get a key win after defeating Panama by a 1-0 score. Once again Mexico struggled in Estadio Azteca against a defensive side and after playing a terrible first half, but once again the impact of the substitutions was able to get Mexico a victory. With the win, Mexico remains in third place in CONCACAF’s World Cup Qualification but is tied with the United States at 21 points. Still, Mexico will have a huge task against the United States at home in their next World Cup Qualifiers, and this win will actually increment the doubts especially after a surprising starting lineup in which a suspended Hector Moreno wasn’t replaced by Mexico’s most successful defender club wise in Johan Vasquez but Nestor Araujo, with Vasquez not playing a single minute during these FIFA dates.